Best 12 Grilled Tuna With Warm Baby Spinach Salad Recipes

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Grilled tuna is a classic summer dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The tender, flaky fish pairs perfectly with a variety of flavors, making it a versatile main course option. One popular way to serve grilled tuna is with a warm baby spinach salad. The spinach provides a healthy and flavorful base for the tuna, while the warm dressing adds a touch of richness and creaminess. This dish is perfect for a light and healthy meal, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH TUNA



Baby Spinach Salad with Tuna image

The 3 components of this salad can be readied ahead of time and later mixed together for a healthful lunch. For the freshest tasting salad, open the can of tuna right before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1 to 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 ounces baby spinach (about 3 cups, loosely packed)
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
1 can (3 ounces) chunk light tuna packed in water
Flatbreads, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, Dijon, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Place dressing in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container. Place spinach, grapes, and onion, if using, in another airtight container (separate from dressing). Refrigerate, up to overnight.
  • Just before serving, drain tuna, add to salad, and toss with dressing. Include flatbreads, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g

GRILLED TUNA ON SPINACH SALAD



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The spice rub for this tuna gives it a great flavor that is made better by the salad! From Good Housekeeping 2000. This will also work well for salmon steaks! The recipe calls for radishes, but I skip them and its still good.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime peel
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
1/2 English seedless cucumber, unpeeled,cut lengthwise in half and then thinly sliced crosswise
1 bunch radish, each cut in half and then thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For the tuna, in a small bowl combine the oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, lime peel, salt and pepper until well blended.
  • Rub spice mixture on both sides of tuna steaks.
  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Grill tuna 8-10 minutes or until fish is opaque throughout, turning over once.
  • Remove from grill.
  • For the salad, with a whisk, mix oil, lime juice, sugar, cumin, salt and pepper until well blended.
  • Add spinach, cucumber and radishes.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Cut fish into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Arrange spinach salad on four dishes and top with fish.

GRILLED TUNA WITH WARM BABY SPINACH SALAD



GRILLED TUNA WITH WARM BABY SPINACH SALAD image

Categories     Fish     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup Butter
4 cups Fresh baby spinach (5 oz)
1 cup Haricots verts (thin green beans) blanched
1/2 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup Canned black beans (drained)
1/4 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
2T Fresh lemon juice
1T Capers (drained)
4 - 6oz. Tuna steaks
1T Fresh thyme
1 1/2 tsp Coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (mdeium high heat) or preheat broiler. Cook butter in heavy large skillet over medium high heat until beginning to brown, about 3 min. Remove from heat. Add spinach and next 6 ingredients. Toss until just heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. Meanwhile. Brush tuna with oil; sprinkle with thyme, pepper, and salt. Grill until just opaque in center (about 3 min per side). Cut into 1/2 inch slices. Mound spinach mix in center of plate and top with tuna slices.

GRILLED TUSCAN TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

One 1 1/2 pound fresh tuna steak
2 teaspoons ground fennel
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil, for brushing
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons for serving
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 anchovy fillets, patted dry and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin Tuscan olive oil
Honey, if needed
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed well and drained again
1 cup Gaeta olives, pitted
1/2 bulb fresh fennel, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces mixed baby greens
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh-flat leaf parsley
Loaf of Tuscan bread, grilled and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil
Loaf of Tuscan bread, grilled and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the tuna: Remove the tuna from the refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to high for direct grilling. Mix together the fennel, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Brush the tuna with canola oil on both sides and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Grill until charred on both sides and cooked to medium doneness, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into medium dice.
  • For the salad dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, rosemary, anchovies and garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking, until it all emulsifies. For a sweeter and thicker texture, whisk in a teaspoon of honey at a time, until desired taste and consistency is reached.
  • For the salad: Combine the beans, olives, fennel, onion and tuna in a large bowl. Add the dressing and gently toss to coat. Add the greens, basil and parsley , season with salt and pepper, and toss again.
  • For serving: Mound the salad on a platter and sprinkle the remaining lemon juice over the top.

WARM SALAD OF GRILLED TROUT WITH SPINACH AND LENTILS



Warm Salad of Grilled Trout with Spinach and Lentils image

Served at lunch, dinner or late-night, this well-rounded salad has been a favorite since the day we opened.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 pound asparagus, stems trimmed, ends peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup cooked lentils
8 trout fillets, skin on
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup walnuts
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 pound baby spinach, well rinsed and spun dry

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and mustard to form a glaze. Set aside.
  • Prepare an ice-water bath in a large bowl and bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus until tender, 6 minutes. Drain and refresh them in the ice water to preserve their color. Drain again and set aside.
  • Heat the lentils over a low flame and keep warm.
  • Spray a grill or grill pan with nonstick spray and preheat until it's very hot (if using a grill pan, heat for at least 4 minutes). Dry the fillets and season the flesh sides with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, then brush both sides with the olive oil. Place the fish, skin side down, on the grill and cook for 4 minutes. Flip the fish and brush the skin side with the reserved honey-mustard glaze. Continue to cook for 2 minutes. Hold the cooked trout aside.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for about 3 minutes, shaking the pan often to prevent burning. Season the nuts with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 3 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the vinegar has reduced to a thick syrup that coats the nuts. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and stir for an additional minute. Turn the flame down to low and add the asparagus.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the remaining 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar to a boil. Cook for about 3 minutes, until it has reduced down to 2 tablespoons.
  • Turn the flame off under the asparagus-walnut mixture and add the baby spinach along with a drizzle of the balsamic glaze. Gently toss to combine, and allow the heat of the pan to wilt the spinach.
  • Plate the salad by creating a small bed of the spinach-asparagus mixture in the center of the plate, surrounded by 3 dollops of warm lentils. Place 2 trout fillets, skin side up, on top of the spinach mixture. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze.

DEE'S GRILLED TUNA WITH GREENS



Dee's Grilled Tuna with Greens image

Slices of moist, tender tuna top this colorful combination of fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, corn and edamame (green soy beans). The tangy vinaigrette sparks the salad's flavors. -Delawrence Reed, Durham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound tuna steaks
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes
3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Brush tuna with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes on each side for rare; cook longer if desired. Let stand for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, edamame and corn. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat., Divide salad among four plates; slice tuna and arrange over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TUNA SALAD



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I love cooking this tuna spinach salad! Tuna steaks are quick to cook and delicious, and always seem a little more elegant, even though they're pretty inexpensive. You can find them at most meat and seafood counters. -De'Lawrence Reed, Durham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 pound tuna steaks
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1/3 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Brush tuna with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. Let stand for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, edamame and corn. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat., Divide salad among four plates; slice tuna and arrange over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51 mg cholesterol, Sodium 380 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TUNA WITH SPINACH LINGUINE



Grilled Tuna With Spinach Linguine image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 8-ounce portions yellow fin tuna, cut 2 inches thick
1/2 bunch, 6 sprigs, fresh thyme
1/2 bunch, 6 sprigs, fresh tarragon
1 cup virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the tuna.
  • Roughly chop the herbs on their branches and mix with the oil, salt and pepper.
  • Lay the tuna in a shallow dish and pour the oil mixture over the fish. Lay a piece of plastic wrap directly on the fish. Turn after an hour, cover and continue to marinate for at least another hour.
  • To serve, have charcoal very hot. Drain the tuna of excess oil and lay the tuna on the grill, allowing four minutes on each side for rare.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 331, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 400 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED TUNA



Grilled Tuna image

Tuna is available most of the year, so fresh steaks should be easy to come by. Be choosy: a reddish color is acceptable, but flesh with dark spots or streaks should be avoided. As with all great ocean fish, the flesh tends to be dry. Marinate with oil, and avoid overcooking. The timing is critical, as tuna should be served medium rare. Use a kitchen timer.

Provided by Gordon Holland

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (6 ounce) albacore tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lime, juiced
½ cup hickory wood chips, soaked

Steps:

  • Place tuna steaks and olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the grill for medium heat. When coals are very hot, scatter a handful of hickory or mesquite wood chips over them for flavor.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Season tuna with salt and pepper, and cook on the preheated grill approximately 6 minutes, turning once. Transfer to a serving platter, and drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 644.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SESAME SEARED TUNA AND SUSHI BAR SPINACH SALAD



Sesame Seared Tuna and Sushi Bar Spinach Salad image

This recipe is dedicated to the other side of the sushi bar menu, where after you work your way through the nigiri and sushi rolls, you discover things like tuna tataki and cold, Japanese-style spinach salad. While I can't promise authenticity, I can promise this is fast and simple to make--and I think, extremely delicious.

Provided by Chef John

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ pound baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
½ teaspoon mirin
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
2 (5 ounce) sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks
salt to taste
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon prepared ponzu sauce

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a dry pot set over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until it just begins to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer into a strainer to cool.
  • While spinach cools, toast white sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until light golden brown. Transfer into a mortar and pestle and crush into a very coarse paste, leaving some seeds whole. Add white sugar, soy sauce, and mirin. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine and reserve.
  • Transfer cooled spinach to a towel and squeeze out any excess liquid. Chop roughly and add to a mixing bowl. Add the dressing and mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly before serving.
  • Mix mayonnaise, miso paste, and rice vinegar together for miso mayo sauce. Place in the refrigerator until needed.
  • Lightly salt tuna steaks, and then coat all sides well with as many sesame seeds as you like, pressing them lightly as you do.
  • Brush a nonstick pan with oil and place over medium heat. Sear tuna steaks in the hot pan for 30 to 45 seconds on each side, as well as each edges.
  • Slice and place tuna over the miso sauce. Brush tuna with ponzu and serve with spinach salad on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 41.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1167 mg, Sugar 8 g

GRILLED AHI TUNA & PINEAPPLE SPINACH SALAD #A1



Grilled Ahi Tuna & Pineapple Spinach Salad #A1 image

A.1. Original Sauce Recipe Contest Entry. Light and refreshing organic baby spinach leaves tossed with shallot vinaigrette topped with juicy seared Ahi tuna & pineapple, sliced red onion, crumbled goat cheese and walnuts.

Provided by Kim Marie C.

Categories     Sauces

Time 33m

Yield 4 Kebobs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 cups packed fresh organic baby spinach leaves
1 1/2 lbs fresh wild fresh ahi tuna, 16-1 1/2 inch cubes
16 fresh whole pineapple chunks (1 inch)
1 medium red onion, 2 1/4 inches slice
3 ounces fresh creamy goat cheese
3/4 cup unsalted walnut halves, crumbled
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grade a pure honey
2 tablespoons fresh minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup A.1. Original Sauce

Steps:

  • Make tuna marinade-Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil (reserve the rest for vinaigrette) with the A1 and Sriracha sauces.
  • Cut tuna into 16-1 1/2 inch cubes, place in zipper sealed bag, pour 2/3 cup of marinade over tuna (reserve rest to brush on pineapple later), make sure all pieces are coated, close bag and lay flat in refrigerator for 30 minutes (turn bag over after 1st 15 minutes).
  • Vinaigrette for spinach-Whisk red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, honey, lemon juice, shallots, salt & pepper until emulsified. Put to side for use later.
  • Slice red onion pieces in half and separate. Put to side.
  • Rub vegetable oil on grill surface with paper towel, preheat grill on high for 5 minutes.
  • Use 4 metal skewers each will have 5 tuna cubes and 4 pineapple cubes when complete, starting with a piece of tuna first alternate tuna and pineapple cubes. Brush the pineapple with the remaining marinade from earlier.
  • Sear kebobs 3-4 minutes on each side and remove from grill promptly. Remove from skewers as soon as they are cool enough to handle. Put to side.
  • Toss spinach with vinaigrette and place on serving dish, distribute red onion slices, crumble goat cheese on top, add seared tuna & pineapple cubes, top with crumbled walnuts. Serve immediately.

GRILLED TUNA WITH WARM WHITE BEAN SALAD



Grilled Tuna with Warm White Bean Salad image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Low Fat     Low Cal     Lemon     Tuna     Arugula     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound dried Great Northern beans (1 1/4 cups)
4 cups salted water
2 garlic cloves, 1 crushed and 1 chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed arugula leaves, washed well and spun dry
1 small red onion, sliced thin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
four 4-ounce skinless tuna steaks (each about 1/2 inch thick)
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
freshly ground black pepper
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan simmer beans in salted water with crushed garlic until tender, about 1 hour, and drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. In a small bowl mash 1/2 cup beans with a fork and return mashed and whole beans to pan with reserved liquid. Chop 1 cup arugula and stir into beans (off heat) with garlic paste, onion, parsley, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Keep bean salad warm, covered, over very low heat while cooking arugula.
  • Prepare grill while beans are cooking.
  • Rinse and pat dry tuna. On a plate combine tuna steaks with remaining tablespoon lemon juice, turning to coat, and sprinkle both sides with fennel seeds, pepper, and salt to taste. Grill fish on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals about 3 minutes on each side, or until barely cooked through. (Alternatively, fish may be cooked in a heated well-seasoned ridged grill pan in same manner.)
  • Arrange bean salad and remaining cup arugula on 4 plates and top with fish. Squeeze lemon over the fish.

Tips:

  • To ensure the tuna is cooked evenly, use a fish spatula to gently flip it halfway through the grilling process.
  • For a more flavorful marinade, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a tablespoon of minced fresh herbs to the olive oil and lemon juice mixture.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the tuna in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • To save time, use pre-washed baby spinach for the salad.
  • For a more substantial salad, add a cup of cooked quinoa or lentils.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

Conclusion:

This grilled tuna with warm baby spinach salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer dinner. The tuna is cooked to perfection and the salad is light and refreshing. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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